On Friday, reports in Brazil from Globo Esporte claimed Fluminense have agreed the $10 million (£6.35m) sale of talented young forward, Robert Kenedy Nunes do Nascimento, who is simply known more commonly as Kenedy.

The reports suggested that the 19-year-old will now complete a move to Chelsea, although there has always been one problem that could have proven a hurdle for the London club to overcome.

According to Spanish outlet Sport, a first option agreement had been held by Catalan giants Barcelona, who invested a reported fee of €3.2 million for that opportunity.

However, it is now suggested that Barcelona will not stand in the way of Chelsea completing their move for Kenedy, although they will likely receive some compensation from third-party investors, who controlled the economic rights of the player.

Barcelona have now reportedly turned attention towards two other talented young Fluminense players instead. They are Gerson, a midfielder, and defender Marlon, who participated in the U20 World Cup in New Zealand.

Meanwhile, given that Kenedy is unlikely to be granted a work permit in England, it is expected that Chelsea will look to loan him out for the 2015-16 season.

Heath Chesters

Heath Chesters moved from Spain to England in 2005 and never looked back. Enjoying a Spanish football adventure with Granada CF, he eventually joined the press department at the club. As a La Liga correspondent at HITC Sport, he aims to share his insight and enthusiasm for the game in Spain.